The Excavation of Hob's Barrow: A Traditional Horror Experience
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow stands out as a favorite during Spooky Season, cleverly playing with traditional horror conventions.
Set in Victorian England, the game follows Thomasina Bateman, a lone female researcher, as she explores a barrow site near a small town on the isolated moors. Her journey is sparked by a riddle from her father's old archaeology journal.
- Victorian England setting
- Lone female researcher, Thomasina Bateman
- Exploration of a barrow site
- Isolated moors location
- Riddle or prophecy from her father's journal
As Thomasina delves deeper, she encounters archetypical townsfolk, including the priest, innkeeper, and dashing aristocrat, among others. Things quickly take a turn for the worse, drawing her into a world of horror.
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Author's summary: The Excavation of Hob's Barrow brings horror conventions to gaming.